[Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 194, Issue 3
D C _Mac_ Macdonald
k2gkk at hotmail.com
Sun Mar 8 15:31:32 EDT 2020
So who is going to tell on you if you don't put it on the air?
73 de Mac, K2GKK/5
Since 30 Nov 1953
Oklahoma City, OK
USAF, Retired ('61-'81)
FAA, Retired ('94-'10)
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From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net <boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Michael Crestohl <w1rc at near-fest.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 14:24
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 194, Issue 3
I recall when I lived in Canada you needed a license to posses a
transmitter.
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> 1. Radio for new hams? (Ron VE8RT)
> 2. belated intro VE8RT (Ron VE8RT)
> 3. Re: belated intro VE8RT (Rob Atkinson)
> 4. Re: belated intro VE8RT (w5jo at brightok.net)
> 5. Johnson Viking Radio Catalog FOR SALE (Michael Raskin)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 10:38:34 -0700
> From: Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Radio for new hams?
> Message-ID: <20200307103834.b7aafb40a16f8685cc5acf56 at yknwt.ca>
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> I was offered a good price on a R71 receiver when I asked a local
> amateur about a receiver I could send up to a new amateur (VY0YL) just
> to get started with. That led me into reviews and then to the Icom
> radios that turn into bricks when the RAM battery fails (I know about
> the replacement boards, but it is an added expense and delay). No one
> to let that get in the way I found a thread on re-programming mindless
> boards using a purpose made programming board.
>
> Several hours later I'm thinking that maybe instead of a receiver
> only I could find a good used XCVR, I kind of like the IC-751A, at a
> good price and replace the RAM battery and re-program the board. When
> VY0YL gets HF access (80% or better, or pass a 5WPM CW test on the
> basic exam is required) with some help there would be a new amateur in
> VY0 on the air.
>
> Expanding on the idea, in retirement if possible I'd like to
> encourage, train, and possibly equip new amateurs in the north, VE8 and
> VY0 in particular. If I help them locate affordable starter equipment
> and set up a station then it may be best for me to get familiar with
> one or two XCVRs and try to equip them with the same gear to start
> with. Years ago I liked the IC-751A (although I'm a Ten Tec fan).
> With the RAM board battery issue would it be easier to find these in
> otherwise good condition and at a good price.
>
> Is there another radio, maybe 751A's aren't considered boat anchors
> yet then this thread is OT, that would suit a new amateur, performs
> well, and is affordable?
>
> Ron VE8RT, Yellowknife, NT
>
> --
> Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:55:02 -0700
> From: Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] belated intro VE8RT
> Message-ID: <20200307145502.d56d625cf4bf7fdcc457b68d at yknwt.ca>
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>
> Hi,
>
> I was sent a reminder that it is illegal to furnish a non amateur
> with a transmitter. Although the subject matter included "new hams" and
> I gave the call sign of the intended recipient I thought that I should
> post a brief intro about myself and clear up any mis-understanding
> about my personal qualifications and goals.
>
> First licenced in 1970 as a VE3 with the Peel Amateur Radio Club in
> 1970, passed the advanced exam in 1970 Skipping all the moves across
> the continent and the various call signs, in 1987 we moved to St.
> Pierre et Miquelon where I operated VE1KM/FP for years. After years of
> trying to get someone to invigilate the French exam the local head of
> France Telecom stepped in and oversaw (literally sat across from me and
> watched me write the test and do the Morse test) using the limited
> French I had learned in the previous few years.
>
> 1993 Jan 01 I went on the air with my new call sign FP4EK, which became
> FP5EK. Active in the local club, I could be found on HF, 6M, and the
> satellites of the time. My preferred radio was the TT Omni-A I bought
> new at Dayton in 1979 (which I still have and semi-retired in 2011 when
> I bought and built my Elecraft K2/10)
>
> My wife is also licenced as VE8LT, as is my youngest son as VE8TN. We
> support local clubs, I'm also a member of RAC, REF, and AMSAT. And
> I've been an accredited examiner for several years.
>
> Occupationally, I'm a Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the E
> (Avionics) rating, I've also developed and taught avionics in a
> college. And I've had a couple of articles published in the Canadian
> Amateur.
>
> My post retirement ambition is to bring amateur radio to the
> communities in the north, where possible in the high schools.
>
> No, I have not been a member of the Quarter Century club.
>
> If there are any other questions about my qualifications or goals I'd
> be very happy to answer them, e-mail me directly if you'd like.
>
> Ron Thompson VE8RT, VE8TEA, FP5EK Yellowknife, NT
>
> --
> Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 16:15:27 -0600
> From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
> To: Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>
> Cc: Boat Anchors List <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] belated intro VE8RT
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> On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 3:58 PM Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I was sent a reminder that it is illegal to furnish a non amateur
> > with a transmitter.
>
> I don't know about Canada but anyone can own a transmitter in the U.S.
> I can own a 50 KW AM broadcast rig. What's illegal is putting it or
> any rig into an antenna and transmitting. For that you need a
> license. But anyone can own one. Maybe Canada is different.
>
> 73
>
> Rob
> K5UJ
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 16:56:06 -0600
> From: <w5jo at brightok.net>
> To: "Ron VE8RT" <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>, <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] belated intro VE8RT
> Message-ID: <84B47E18D82A4048AD58188C9820747E at JimPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Ron,
>
> Don't know about VE land but here owning a piece of equipment is fine, but
> you must be licensed to use it.
>
> If you operate anything outside of your license privileges then you must
> have someone with you to oversee your operation who is licensed for the
> frequency and mode.
>
> I don't think I would worry too much unless Canada is different.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim
> W5JO
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron VE8RT
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I was sent a reminder that it is illegal to furnish a non amateur
> with a transmitter.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 14:30:30 -0400
> From: "Michael Raskin" <rask1553 at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Boatanchors Reflector" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>,
> "ForSale-Swap Reflector" <ForSale-Swap at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Johnson Viking Radio Catalog FOR SALE
> Message-ID: <09B0BCBBF41F41D283B5BCECF5FC2C40 at DESKTOPFSUHCE9>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> E.f. Johnson Viking Radio Catalog #956 (1956?) Shows the complete lineup
> including the 1KW desk. 16 pages in very good condition. $50 shipped
> Priority U.S.
>
> Mike W4UM
>
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